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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1923
Page
9
A persuasive ad promises quick cure for head cold and nasal congestion. It promotes using Ely's Cream Balm in the nostrils to soothe inflamed mucous membranes, relieve blockages, and restore easy breathing with no more headaches or snuffling.
Old time remedy blends Sage Tea and Sulphur to darken gray hair. The ad claims Wyeth's Sage Compound reproduces the color and adds gloss, saying it removes gray by morning and leaves hair looking fuller and healthier.
An old advertisement touts Rowles Red Pepper Rub as fast relief for colds, congestion, rheumatic aches, backache, and stiff joints. Describes heating sensation on application, deep warmth penetrating tissues, and quick comfort after use.
Have your kidneys checked by a physician and consider flushing them with four ounces of Jad Salts in water daily for new days. The drink neutralizes acids and stimulates kidney action, potentially easing back pain headaches and bladder irritation. Seek medical advice at least twice yearly.
An old time advertising claim touts St Jacobs Oil as a cure for rheumatic pain from aching joints and muscles. The copy urges rubbing to ease soreness stiffness and various pains including sciatica and backache, promising quick relief after a small trial bottle.
An advertisement claims Mentho-Sulphur soothes itchy skin and eczema. It describes rapid cooling relief after first use, healing rash and blotches, and notes the preparation is harmless and obtainable from druggists.
Official Proceedings of the Wakefield City Commission show adjourned meetings on March 17 and 19 1923 with Mayor A L Rummel presiding. Actions include memorial building inspections and contract discussions with Albinson Construction, bill approvals totaling thousands, and bids for weather stripping. The minutes also note piano purchase considerations for the Woman's Club and city clerk financial reports.
Wakefield City Commission will meet April 12 1928 at City Hall to receive bids for the Jacobson residence on blocks 18 4 and 5. A 10 percent certified check is required with each bid and bids with uncertified checks will be rejected. Successful bidder must remove the building by May 12 1928. The commission may reject any or all bids. Dated March 24 1923. A L Rummel Mayor WM Jacobson Clerk.
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